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POLITICS3h agoKosovo Slams ‘Unjust’ Conviction of Hashim Thaci; Serbian Minister ApplaudsTop politicians in Kosovo said the Hague judgment finding ex-President Thaci and three other Kosovo Liberation Army ex-leaders guilty of war crimes was unjust – but a Serbian minister said it proved the KLA was 'criminal'.Balkan Insight
POLITICS9h agoVon der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measuresThe Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS21h agoNigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger tiesBy Henry Umoru, ABUJA Nigeria and the Republic of Serbia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abass Braimah, to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The ceremony, held on Monday at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, formally accredited Braimah as the […] The post Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoEuropean Parliamentarians Slam Serbia for ‘Disturbing’ Funeral of Ratko MladicAs the European Parliament debates convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says Serbia is failing to respect European values.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoSerbian Students Stage ‘Victors’ March’ to Register for PollsThousands of supporters joined the student movement as it officially filed its registration with the electoral commission for the October elections on Monday evening.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2d agoPush to sanction Serbia could empower leader it aims to hurtOn August 27, Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.) introduced the SRBIJA Act, which would impose sanctions and visa restrictions on “malign actors” accused of undermining democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and stability in the Western Balkans. The proposed legislation also threatens sanctions on Serbia if Belgrade maintains its relationships with Russia, China, and Iran.The initiative comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections next month, following nearly two years of anti-government protests and shortly after Washington and Belgrade launched a new StrategResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 9Serbia, the conflicted EU candidateOn paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 9The EU anger over the Mladic case , the butcher of the Balkans . Bosnia expels Serbian diplomatsThe European Union is reportedly angry over the Mladic case, leading Bosnia to expel Serbian diplomats. This indicates heightened diplomatic tensions and ongoing fallout from historical conflicts in the Balkans.odnako.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 9Serbia's Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protestsSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday called snap parliamentary elections for October 25. They are expected to be a key test of his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 9Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections calledSerbia will head to the polls in late October after President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament following growing pressure from protesters demanding political change. However, Vucic plans to stand as a PM candidate.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Serbia Gives Military Honors To Butcher Of Balkan Mladić Despite EU WarningsSerbia has reportedly bestowed military honors upon Ratko Mladić, known as the "Butcher of Balkan," despite warnings from the European Union. This controversial action could strain international relations and revisit historical tensions.worthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in SerbiaThe EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal MladicEU leaders condemn Serbian officials' presence at Ratko Mladic's funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU leaders condemn Serbia funeral honors for Ratko Mladic , raising doubts over membership bidksat.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Thousands of 'Greater Serbia' supporters attend funeral of Ratko Mladic in BelgradeThe former commander of the Serbian army in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who was convicted by an international court for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s and who died in prison in The Hague, was buried in the Serbian capital on Monday.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU institution leaders blast Serbia over 'shocking' Ratko Mladić's funeralVon der Leyen and Costa called Ratko Mladić's Belgrade funeral 'shocking,' after senior Serbian officials attended with military honours, clouding Serbia's EU bid for the foreseeable future.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 8Ratko Mladic Buried With Military Honours In Serbia , Thousands Attend FuneralRatko Mladic was buried with military honors in Serbia, with thousands attending his funeral. This event signifies public and political sentiment surrounding a controversial historical figure.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliamentUpcoming election viewed as bid to tighten President Vucic's rule after months of mass street protests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 7Serbia government proposes dissolving Parliament for early electionThe Serbian government has proposed dissolving Parliament to hold an early election. This move signifies a significant development in the nation's political process.mymotherlode.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Ratko Mladic buried in Serbia with no state honorsRatko Mladic has been buried in Serbia without receiving state honors, marking the conclusion of a notable historical figure's life and public recognition. This event reflects on national memory and historical accountability.afghanistansun.com · Afghanistan
POLITICSSep 7War criminal Ratko Mladic buried with military honors in Belgrade, SerbiaRatko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide in Srebrenica, has been buried in Belgrade. The funeral, broadcast live on TV, comes just days before President Vucic is expected to call an election.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 7War criminal Mladic buried with military honours in Serbia despite EU warningsRatko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes, was buried on Monday with military honours and crowds attending as Serbia defied European Union warnings against allowing public homage to the man found guilty of the continent’s first case of genocide since World War II. Thousands of mourners started arriving early at the small Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Luke in Belgrade to honour Mladic as his body lay in state. Mladic is still viewed as a hero...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Serbia holds funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko MladicThe funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has been held in Serbia’s capital with state honours.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 7Body of war criminal Mladic lies in state in Serbian capital ahead of funeral - AP NewsWar criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings AP NewsAP News